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蛤殼
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Clam Shell
LATIN
Meretricis Seu Cyclinae Concha
Medicinal Group Phlegm resolving medicinal
Source Shell of Meretrix meretrix Linnaeus or Cyclina sinensis Gmelin (Fam. Veneridae)
Nature and Flavors bitter, salty; cold
Meridian Affinity Lung, Kidney, Stomach
Actions To clear heat and resolve phlegm, soften hardness and dissipate binds, and alleviate epigastric pain by inhibiting acid secretion

Family

Veneridae

Part used

Shell

Indications

Cough due to phlegm-fire, chest pain and bloody sputum caused by heat in the lung; scrofula, goitre; epigastric pain associated with acid regurgitation; external use for eczema and scalds

Cautions

Decocted first

Reference

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